Area Code 501

Where is area code 501?

Area code 501 serves Arkansas, covering Little Rock, Hot Springs National Park, Conway, Searcy, Bryant. In total our directory records 800 phone prefixes in this area code, spread across 60 cities and 15 counties.

The area code sits in the Central time zone (UTC-06:00), where the local time is now approximately 3:58 PM. The oldest prefix on record here entered service on 1994-02-04, and the newest on 2015-10-06.

Of the prefixes with a known line type, 34% are wireless and 66% landline — 168 mobile against 332 fixed-line prefixes.

Where is area code 501?

Area code 501 serves Arkansas, including Little Rock. It covers 60 cities across 15 counties, in the Central time zone.

What time is it in area code 501?

Area code 501 observes Central time (UTC-06:00). The current local time is approximately 3:58 PM.

When was area code 501 introduced?

The earliest phone prefix recorded in area code 501 was put in service on 1994-02-04. The most recent was activated on 2015-10-06.

Is a call from 501 safe to answer?

Our directory holds 1,330 caller reports covering 404 numbers in area code 501. A valid area code does not guarantee a legitimate caller, since numbers can be spoofed.

What cities are in area code 501?

The largest places served by area code 501 are Little Rock, Hot Springs National Park, Conway, Searcy, Bryant, North Little Rock, Heber Springs, Morrilton. In total it covers 60 cities across 15 counties.

How is a 501 phone number written?

A number in this area code is written +1 (501) XXX-XXXX in international format, or (501) XXX-XXXX domestically. The +1 is the country code shared by the United States, Canada and other NANP members.

Can scammers fake a 501 number?

Yes. Caller ID was built without verification, so a caller can display almost any number. Scammers often pick a number matching the area code of the person they are calling — known as neighbour spoofing — because a local-looking call is answered more often. The US industry response, STIR/SHAKEN, lets carriers sign and verify caller ID, but coverage is still incomplete.

Why do I get calls from numbers with my own area code?

Almost always neighbour spoofing: the caller fabricates a number sharing your area code, and sometimes your prefix, so the call looks like it comes from someone nearby. A matching area code is not evidence that the caller is local.

How do I report a spam call from 501?

Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov, and add your number to the Do Not Call registry at donotcall.gov. Include the caller ID number even if you believe it was spoofed — regulators use the pattern of reports, not the individual number.

Is +501 the same as area code 501?

No. +501 is the international dialling code for Belize, while 1-501 is a North American area code. The digits match by coincidence, and caller ID frequently omits the plus sign, which is why the two are mistaken for one another.